Residents in a Room by American Society of Anesthesiologists

Dr. Joshua Cadwell (CA1) interviews fellow residents, Dr. Clayton Sweeney (CA2), Dr. Katherine David (CA2), and Dr. Varina Clark (CA3), about year one pitfalls. Learn what to look out for, how to combat imposter syndrome and practice wellness, where to turn for help, and more. Recorded August 2024.

Join resident and host, Dr. Tilman Chambers, in conversation with Drs. Lisa Solomon and William Hauter as they consider the many ways advocacy shapes careers. Listen in as they discuss how anesthesiologists are working to advance the specialty and patient care, from stepping into elected office to taking small steps in clinical practice. Recorded July 2024.

Dr. Della Lin shares her experiences as a speaker and leader with episode host, Dr. Jon Cohen, and fellow resident, Dr. Jeremiah Fowler. Listen in as they explore what it means to be a leader, how leadership roles shape careers, the value of failure, and the impact of strong leadership on community health. Recorded June 2024.

Dr. Jennifer Root joins episode host, Dr. Sarah Edwards, and her fellow resident, Gideon Levinson, to share the expertise she’s gained during decades of work as a locum tenens. She discuss the pros and the cons, touches on what is motivating the trend, and passes on warning signs for the interested. Recorded May 2024.

In this special take-over episode, Drs. Dane Saksa, Phillip Adams, and Marianne Chen discuss innovative, non-clinical residency tracks. From a leadership track to an innovation and technology track to a medical education track, three attending discuss their programs, what’s driving the trend, and how residents benefit. Recorded April 2024.

Dr. Sascha Beutler, an examiner for the ABA, speaks with residents, Drs. Vincent Bargnes, Abigail Schirmer, and Iman Soliman, about what to expect from Orals and OSCEs. Listen in for study tips, information on what it’s like to be an examiner, and thoughts on how exams have evolved. Recorded March 2024.

Drs. Matt Hatch and Asha Padmanabhan, from ASA’s committee on communications, join resident host, Dr. Mauna Rao, and her fellow residents, Drs. Shreya Ranjan and Jao Ho Kim, for a discussion on best practices for improving communication with colleagues, legislators, the pubic and, most critically, patients and their families. Recorded January 2024.

Dr. Eric Gross joins resident host Meg Rolfzen along with fellow residents, Vanja Tolj and Zhaosheng Jin, to talk about his career as an anesthesia researcher. Learn more about the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER), the day-to-day life of a researcher, diverse options for working in the research field, how to get involved, and more. Recorded January 2024.

In this special crossover episode, Dr. Kyle Robinson joins Dr. Adam Striker, host of ASA’s Central Line podcast, to discuss his first few years of practice and ASA’s Early-Career Membership Program. From managing transitions to finding resources to how he has used ASA’s new program, listen for insights into the challenges and opportunities facing anesthesiologists just starting out. Recorded November 2023.

Dr. Elizabeth Drum joins host Drs. Jake Gamboa, Kelsey Repine, Jordan Francke, Christy Henderson, and Jeffrey Cannon, to discuss the role of anesthesiologists within global health, opportunities for involvement, legal and ethical concerns, the value of relationships, and more. Recorded October 2023.

Hosted by Dr. Jake Gamboa, this episode features Dr. Alex Macario, Secretary of the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA), in conversation with residents, Kelsey Repine and Jordan Francke, and fellow, Dr. Jeffrey Cannon. Listen in as Dr. Macario shares his thoughts on lifelong learning, MOCA, ABA resources, and more. Recorded October 2023.

This sponsor-hosted episode features anesthesiologists from US Anesthesia Partners, Dr. Doug Morgan and Dr. Camellia Baldridge, discussing interview questions residents might ask to better understand the health and structure of potential employers. Use these tips to gain a clearer picture of a practice’s relationships with hospitals, internal process, support for physicians, and more. Recorded September 2023.

Dr. Beth Hall and resident guests Drs. Nikhil Nadler, Sean Powers, and Shyam Desai return to discuss life as an attending in a private practice setting. Dr. Smitha Arekapudi, their guest, shares her experiences along with interview tips and thoughts on workplace culture, leadership paths, production pressures, and more. Recorded August, 2023.

Dr. Beth Hall and fellow residents—Drs. Nikhil Nadler, Sean Powers, and Shyam Desai—ask Dr. Jihye Ha about life as an attending in an academic practice setting. Listen in as they discuss changes to expect when transitioning out of residency into academic practice and how to best prepare. Recorded August, 2023.

Dr. Edward Mariano speaks with residents, Drs. Varina Clark, Hannah Rasmussen, Natalie Koons, and Justin Yuan, about creating and managing a strong CV. Hear his advice on what to include and what to leave off, the value of personal branding, tips for integrating multimedia content, and more. Recorded July 2023.

Resident guests Drs. Mohammed Hakim, Olivia Marie Sonderman, and Leilani Sampang continue their conversation with Nick Davies, ASA’s medical student component president. Turning their attention to allyship, guests discuss the challenges, tactics, and responsibilities of standing up for patients and coworkers. Recorded March 2023.

Nick Davies, ASA’s medical student component president, hosts resident guests Drs. Mohammed Hakim, Olivia Marie Sonderman, and Leilani Sampang for a fast-paced discussion about advocacy. Listen in as guests consider the many ways to advocate for the specialty of anesthesiology, the society, and patients. Recorded March 2023.

Dr. Akshay Shanker and fellow residents, Drs. Amal Javaid and Vanessa Hernandez, question Drs. Elizabeth Duggan and Coridalia Wald about the “wicked problem” of wellness. Join the conversation as they discuss what wellness is and isn’t; how residents can advocate for themselves; steps residents, health care workers, and organizations can take to advance wellness; and where to turn for help when needed. Recorded February 2023.

In this special episode of Residents in a Room, we go behind the scenes to follow three medical students—Natalie Koons, Iman Soliman, and Savannah Whitfield—as they interview with residency programs, grapple with how to rank programs, and finally celebrate with family and friends as they learn where they’ll spend their residencies. Recorded December 2022-March 2023.

Ms. Cindy Roehr, founder and CEO of Roehr Consulting, fields questions about practice management finances from residents Matthew Hidalgo, Anjan Saha, Christian Tilley, and Jack Bulat. Listen in as residents ask her about billing requirements, the differences between being an employee and a contractor, partner versus non-partner tracks, contracting gigs, assessing potential employees, and more. Recorded January 2023.